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Deer Brook Trail

A brief walk through mixed forest, this yellow-disk-marked trail extends just under two kilometers and is maintained by the state. The path is reported to follow terrain typical of the central Adirondacks, where second-growth hardwoods and occasional wetland margins often provide modest but reliable opportunities for observing woodland birds and seasonal wildflowers. Those seeking a short outing without significant elevation gain may find the route well-suited to an hour's quiet ramble.

Length
1.1 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 2,110 ftMin 1,165 ftNet gain 945 ft
2,110 ft1,165 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi0.8 mi1.1 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Deer Brook
184 ft off
§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
1.6 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
1.6 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
6.0 mi away
Shelter
Deer Brook Lean-To
2.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (41)
Trails (24)
Shelters (2)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar14.9 mi
  • Johns Brook Lodge3.7 mi
Lean-tos (96)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To7.7 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To4.1 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To14.2 mi
  • Howard Lean-to3.3 mi
  • Beaver Point #210.1 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to10.8 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to10.8 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to10.4 mi
Primitive campsites (207)
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite1.7 mi
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite1.7 mi
  • Top Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite1.7 mi
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail2.0 mi
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail2.0 mi
  • NYSDEC2.2 mi
  • NYSDEC2.2 mi
  • NYSDEC2.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

274 parking areas· 1 accessible

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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